Afghan officials say that the last of thousands of Taliban prisoners are set to be freed, and that talks with the insurgents in Qatar will start soon.
Tag: Prisons and Prisoners
Kashmir’s Moderates Are Targeted by India and Separatists Alike
Those who once preached harmony with New Delhi have not only been imprisoned but continue to be targeted by militants, dampening hopes for a peaceful solution.
She Went to Prison for Killing Her Husband. The Pandemic Set Her Free.
Foroozan was one of nearly 20 women held in an Afghan women’s prison for murdering her spouse after years of abuse. “Thanks to coronavirus, I am given a second chance to live.”
Secret Detentions Become a Common Tool of Repression Under Maduro
“Forced disappearances” are playing a critical role in the Venezuelan government’s efforts to muzzle opponents and instill fear, according to a new report.
Arrested for Waving Rainbow Flag, a Gay Egyptian Takes Her Life
Charged with “inciting debauchery,” Sarah Hegazi was jailed and tortured.
How Crowdsourcing Aided a Push to Preserve the Histories of Nazi Victims
With people around the globe sheltering at home amid the pandemic, an archive of records documenting Nazi atrocities asked for help indexing them. Thousands joined the effort.
In Italy, Some Fear the Virus Is a Get-Out-of-Jail Card for Mafiosi
Hundreds of maximum-security inmates, including three mob bosses, were granted house arrest because of health concerns. The backlash forced the government to scramble.
In Italy, Some Fear the Virus Is a Get-Out-of-Jail Card for Mafiosi
Hundreds of maximum-security inmates, including three mob bosses, were granted house arrest because of health concerns. The backlash forced the government to scramble.
As Coronavirus Strikes Prisons, Hundreds of Thousands Are Released
The virus has spread rapidly in overcrowded prisons across the world, leading governments to release inmates en masse.
Taliban Ramp Up Attacks Even as Coronavirus Spreads in Afghanistan
With peace negotiations apparently stuck, the insurgents are killing dozens of Afghan government forces every day.